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"Vancouver Photo Workshops offers a great balance between technical & creative."

"The compliments that I receive from the photos I take now just makes the class all the worthwhile"

"Love the quality of the workshops offered. Excellent Instructors! Worth every penny!"

"The class was amazing and my photography is at a new level. To make matters worse, I can’t take classes anywhere else now since they just aren’t up to the standard set by Vancouver Photo Workshops; the competition is a waste of time by comparison."

This May 11th, join the team of Vancouver Photo Workshops for our Spring VPW Photography Seminar Event. NEW WORKSHOPS!!! NEW INSTRUCTORS!!

Come and join us for what will be one of the biggest photographic Seminar events across Canada in 2013! Our Open House Weekend allows Attendees to sample our wide variety of Photography related courses through over 25 different 1-hour Seminars hosted by over 15 renowned instructors!! Our seminars cover everything from technical to creative for all levels of photographic experience!!

Choose from our 3 Access Pass Options below to select from our 25+ Seminars!!

$35 Registration = choose up to 3 Seminars

$55 Registration = choose up to 5 Seminars

$75 All Access Pass = choose up to 8 Seminars

In addition to our Seminars, there will be a community BBQ on site.

Browse our studio facilities, check our photography exhibition space (more info at www.PhotohausGallery.com), and meet and mingle with our instructors and staff. Also available is our latest edition of PhotoHaus Magazine featuring the work of Ian Ruhter, interviews with Marc Koegel, Lighting Breakdown with Wayne Hoecherl, a full list of courses & workshops plus much more!!

Take a look at this behind-the-scenes video from our last Open House in January 2013:

If you're not participating in the seminars, we would still like to see you!
You can attend our Open House and all events mentioned above (seminars excluded) for free.

Descriptions for each Seminar can be found below, as well as a schedule for the day:

Join us on Saturday May 11th, 2013, and take the first step to Achieving Your Vision!

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How to register for the Seminars:

Follow the link on the bottom of this page to register online. Registration is quick and secure, taking only a few minutes. During the online registration process, you will be able to select your desired registration type, then select which seminars and/ or shooting demos you would like to attend.

Please note that if your desired seminar does not appear on the list during registration, this means the event has been sold out. We are limited by seating and so will not be able to accept over capacity.

Details about each seminar can be found below, simply click on the 'Seminar Descriptions' link.

Please Note: The $35 registration fee permits you to select up to three (3) of the Seminars above. Our $55 registration allows up to five (5), and our $75 All Access Pass allows the maximum, eight (8!!). For Assistance, contact our office at 778.898.5256 or info@vancouverphotoworkshops.com

Please Note: The $35 registration fee permits you to select up to three (3) of the Seminars above. Our $55 registration allows up to five (5), and our $75 All Access Pass allows the maximum, eight (8!!). For Assistance, contact our office at 778.898.5256 or info@vancouverphotoworkshops.com

 

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Instructor: Katie Huisman
Composition and The Visual Language of Imagery:
Style development recognizes the importance of visual language in the 21st century. Sit with acclaimed local Photographer Katie Huisman to discuss the intricacies of compositional language, how the human eye reads imagery and trends in the contemporary visual world. Strengthen and/or discover your visual style as a photographer.

NEW! Portrait Posing & Understanding Body Language:
Body Language is a universal form of non-verbal communication and a fascinating subject to study as it pertains to all of us. Current trends in lifestyle and editorial photography depict clear emotions that are genuine, simple, & contemporary. Contrived or traditionally posed (portrait studio) images are not what most clients are looking for in today's dynamic visual world. This seminar studies and considers body language in relation to photographing people. Techniques in how to direct the subject will be demonstrated with a local model.

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Intructor: Kathleen Hinkel
NEW! Street Photography (Kathleen Hinkel)
“If you can smell the street by looking at the photo, it’s a street photography” 
– Bruce Gilden
Street photography is a pure vision of the urban environment.  It’s the reflection in the mirror that the photographer holds up to it.  It’s a detailed, visceral record of street culture, capturing poignant moments, humour, irony and all manner of human emotion and experience.

NEW! Photojournalism:
The ability to tell stories through images is the ultimate achievement for photographers working in nearly every genre.  Kathleen will touch on the fundamentals of storytelling with pictures, the ethical framework that defines photojournalism and the technical skills needed to bring a story to life.

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Instructor: Syx Langemann

NEW! Once I was a Camera:
Challenge yourself to live & communicate photographically & not just take pictures. Syx will help you lean how to communicate with the camera and stress its' importance with being a photographer. The full "Once I was a Camera" course is an interative set of unique street photography classes centered around exploring & pushing your creativity & visual communication.

Location Lighting:
Don’t’ forget your cameras! Syx will show you, hands-on, how to effectively use lighting while out on location. This session is meant to inspire, and show you many creative ways to get great shots with a minimum amount of equipment. Syx will use a model for his hands-on demo. Time permitting, participants will have a chance to shoot as well.

NEW! Adobe Lightroom - Advanced:
Syx will navigate through Lightroom from import to editing to lay the ground work for the demonstration of his advanced workflow. This demonstration will illustrate the importance of proper workflow & publishing of your images. This class is intended as a continuation of our Introduction to Lightroom Course.
*Laptop with Adobe Lightroom 3 or 4 recommended

The New Nude:
Step beyond the traditional and enter the world of the 'new nude' with Syx Langemann. Where the intimate meets the erotic, where any fetish is someone's desire. This rare opportunity to experience raw, honest photography that observes the desires of the artist, the subject and the audience is truly unique and cannot be missed.
Prepare to embark on this adventure by discussing the style, composition and content of examples.

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Instructor: Marc Koegel
Fine Art Long Exposure:
Join Marc Koegel as he shows you step-by-step how he achieves his award- winning black and white long exposure images. From capture to final product, Marc will provide information on camera techniques as well as tips for post production – including conversion from colour to black and white.

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Instructor: Kaj Svensson
Star Trails & Northern Lights:
Captivate your audience with images that are full of mystery and wonder… Join as Kaj Svensson passes along the secrets to capturing the most stunning displays by Mother Nature; Star Trails & The Northern Lights.

NEW! Landscape Photography:
 Landscapes have been a subject matter since the dawn of photography.  They are timeless and often evoke a spiritual feeling about the land.  Kaj will give you an introduction to his ideas on composition, methods and current techniques in creating wonderful images.

Macro Photography:
You don’t need to leave your backyard to find interesting Macro shots! Kaj will give you a quick introduction to macro photography equipment, methods and post-production techniques.

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Instructor: Ross den Otter
NEW! Alternative Photo Printing:
Another brilliant, hands on workshop from Ross den Otter where he demonstrates the Cyanotype Process from the mid-1800's. Learn how to create truly unique & creative images by blending digital process with analogue printing.

NEW! Working with Mixed Media:
Creatively combining traditional artist media with photographic images. Ross will show you mixed media art pieces which are layered and textured with artist acrylics and/ or encaustic wax. A wonderful & exciting class which inspires photographers to express their vision fully.

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Instructor: Wayne Hoecherl
Creative Lighting for Fashion & Editorial Portraiture Demonstration:
Join our resident lighting expert, Wayne Hoecherl, as he demonstrates how to effectively and creatively use lighting to produce amazing portraits. 
Time permitting, students will be able to shoot after the demonstration ends – bring your camera just in case!

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Instructor: Richard Hulbert  MAIBC, FRAIC, RCA, RAIA, AIA 

NEW!! Photographing Urban GARDENS:
Whether you are interested in recording & documenting gardens, or creatively interpreting garden environments through photography, you will increase your knowledge & understanding of image making. Anyone who wants to learn basics such as compostion, natural lighting will benefit - Elevate the quality of your photography with Richard Hulbert

Photographing Structures: An Architect’s Perspective:
Are you interested in architectural photography? Gain insight into this exciting field of photography with Richard Hulbert, an international award-winning architect, urban designer, and photographer. Learn about what architects do and how to better photograph buildings – inside and out!  
 
Urban Travel Photography:
Richard’s unique approach to travel photography combines his passions for architecture and urban environments with his love of travel and, of course, photography! This seminar will explore new facets of travel photography for our globetrotting students, and introduce our plans for our next Travel Photo Workshop.

Panorama Photography… Getting the Big Picture
So you want to try to simulate reality in your photography? … Really!  Rick with review all steps necessary to create “jaw dropping” images that will be the envy of your friends and family and will blow the socks off your clients.  If you aren’t impressed with viewing a spherical pano, please check your pulse to see if you have one!

 

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Instructor: Vairdy Andrews

Adobe Photoshop - INTRODUCTION:
Learn the basics of importing & general image adjustments within Adobe Photoshop. This class is focused on getting you started with your software - Learning the very important steps of how to adjust your images to get them looking their best! Don't miss this opportunity to come away with the essentials of Photoshop operations from a photographers perspective!

Adobe Lightroom - IMAGE PROCESSING:
Find out how to get the most out of your software!  Follow local Image Retoucher Vairdy Andrews as she explores the right way to use Lightroom’s processing functions like cropping, localized image adjustments, time saving presets, and much more!! You acheive great looking images with Lightroom!!

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Instructor: Mary Jensen
Child Photography – Tips & Tricks:
If you’ve ever tried to photograph a child, you know that they can be the most difficult subjects out there! Experienced portrait photographer Mary Jensen has been creating memorable and unique images of children at her studio for over two decades. Take this opportunity to learn from the best in this hour-long seminar.

Classic Portrait lighting
Knowing where to put the light can make all the difference!  Learn the 5 classic lighting styles that have been flattering various facial characteristics for centuries.

 

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Instructor: Christopher Morris
Speedlights :
Join Christopher Morris as he demonstrates how to effectively use small camera flashes to create stunning and dramatic images. Christopher will explain each step and decision he makes throughout the shoot, providing you tips and tricks that are sure to bring your images to the next level. Christopher will be working with a model for this session.

Peak Action & Sports:
Whether you’re photographing a newlywed couple dancing at their wedding, a snowboarding catching air off a jump or your kids playing in the backyard, this course will arm you with the skills necessary to freeze action and make an engaging, interesting and attractive picture.  A lecture will include a slideshow presentation of great action photography along with a information and discussion on technical and creative skills and recommended equipment.

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Instructor: Steve Pinter

Zen & The Art of Masking (ADVANCED Adobe Photoshop):
When creating a photograph shooting is only half of the process. Post processing decisions make the difference between a good photograph and a great one. Bring your laptop loaded with Photoshop CS5 or CS6. Follow along as Steve demonstrates non-destructive ways to adjust and interpret your photographs, using Photoshops most powerful tools, masks and layers.

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Instructor: Geoff Neufeldt

10 Tips for Beginners:

Whether you're new to digital photography or have been shooting for while, this seminar is filled with tons of real-life tips and tricks on how to easily and effectively turn 'snapshots' into 'great shots'. Geoff will discuss the basic rules of composition and what makes pictures stand out and be instantly recognizable.

Introduction to Studio Lighting:
Don't let the studio intimidate you - Join Geoff as he shows you the ABC's of handling equipment and lighting theory. Learn a basic, one-light set up, easily accomplished inside the studio and out! Apply what Geoff shows you and get your images the attention they deserve!

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Instructor: Madhava Musterer

CANON Beginners Photography:

Are you looking for Canon specific equipment guidance that will help you really understand the powerul functions of your new digital SLR? This is the course for you!

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SEE DETAILED SEMINAR SCHEDULE ABOVE

Level:

Everyone is welcome

Enrollment:

Varies per seminar

Equipment Needed:

Bring yourself

Laptop for Software Seminars - Loaded with applicable software)

Camera - Optional

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Early-Bird Discount:

Most of our courses and workshops offer a 10% discount is applied automatically if you register before the Early-Bird Discount deadline date listed in the registration table below.

Some courses and workshops offer a discount if you're among the first 3 people who register. This discount will replace the 'standard' Early Bird Discount mentioned above, and will be applied automatically during the online registration process (as long as it is available). Check the course/workshop listing page for more details.

Group Discount:

A 5% discount will be appplied if 3 or more people register at the same time for the same workshop. (All 3 tuitions must be paid for by one credit card to be considered a group registration.) Please follow the instructions on the online registration page.

In order to provide the best learning environment possible VPW keeps class and tour sizes limited to 10-15 people (depending on the workshop). This is but one reason that we count on you to attend your chosen class or tour, once you have registered for it.

If you must withdraw for any reason please be aware of our refund policy as follows:

For our Local Lectures, Seminars, and Workshops valued at or under $100, VPW is unable to provide a cash refund. Transfers are limited to one transfer to either the same event at a later date, or a different event of equal value. VPW requires 48 hours written notice in order to make such a transfer (email notice is acceptable). The event you are transferring to must occur within 6 months of the original event you registered for. A $15 fee will be applied to all transfers.

For our Local Workshops, 1 to 5 days in length and our Local 4 to 10 Week Courses, VPW requires 30 days written notice (before the event start date) of your withdrawal in order to provide a refund. (Email notice is acceptable.)

For our Master Photographer Series workshops, 1 to 5 days in length, VPW requires 60 days written notice (before the workshop start date) of your withdrawal in order to provide a refund. VPW may retain 15% of fees paid or $150 minimum in processing your refund. If the tuition is less than $500 the minimum fee drops to $75.

Within 45 days of the Master Photographer Series workshop date all fees paid are non-refundable.

For our Photo Tours (national and international), the following charges will apply:

• If you cancel up to 3 months before the tour start date and we can fill your space, your reservation (or deposit) fee will be refunded
• There is no additional cancellation fee up to 8 weeks before the start of your tour
• From 8 weeks to 4 weeks before the tour: 25% of your balance
• From 4 weeks to 1 week before the tour: 50% of your balance
• From 1 week to 72 hours before the tour: 75% of your balance
• If you cancel within 72 hours of the start of the trip, no refund can be paid
• Transaction charges incurred on accepting and refunding payments will be deducted from the refund amount
• In the (unlikely) event that we cancel the Photo Tour, all monies paid will be refunded in full

We highly recommend that you take out travel insurance to guard yourself against monies lost due to unavoidable cancellation by either party.

Transfers (for all events over $100): If you wish to transfer to a different workshop date, VPW requires a minimum of 30 days written (email) notice. All transfers are based on availaibility, and subject to approval by VPW staff. For courses/workshops with tuition above $101, the transfer fee is $35.

Transfer Fees as based on event pricing:
Tuition of $100 and below, the transfer fee is $15
Tuition of $101 and above, the transfer fee is $35

VPW can give no refunds:

If you registered for any event valued at or under $100
If you do not show up for your registered course.
If you register for a course beyond or below your skill or ability level.

Refunds for all events valued at $101 and above (excluding Master Series Workshops):
If a student wishes to cancel their registration for any of VPW's events, and has provided written notice within the appropriate timeframe, a refund less a $50 administration fee will be provided.

Course Cancellation:

Occasionally, we may have to cancel a course due to low enrollment. In this case, we will issue a full refund of all monies paid to VPW up to that time.

Instructor Replacement:

In the event that a listed instructor is unable to participate because of a change in his or her professional schedule, we will replace the instructor with someone of equal or similar credentials. If we cannot find a replacement in due time before the course is about to start, a particular class may have to be rescheduled.

Liability

In the event that we cancel your course, for any reason, the extent of VPW's liability is limited to the return of all monies paid. We will do everything we can to register you in another equivalent course. VPW will not be responsible for reimbursement of travel expenses of any kind.

Please note: An administration charge of $50 applies to all refunds

Read complete refund and liability policy

• Instructors who receive the highest student feedback and are all working professionals. Ask anyone who has taken a course or workshop with us and they will tell you that we have the best instructors in town. We are proud of each member of our team. We only hire the best and pay the highest wages, too.

• Price. Our courses and workshop are affordably priced. Go ahead and look around. You won't find a course or workshop of similar quality for a lower price. When comparing prices, take into account the quality of the instructor, the quality (and number) of models, the level and quality of equipment available for your use, the facilities in which you're being taught and the class size.

• Professional Equipment. We use the latest lighting equipment from Profoto, Dynalight, Hensel and Elinchrome. Our computers are latest generation Apple Macintosh Workstations.

• Professional Models: Ever taken a course or workshop elsewhere where models did not show up or have absolutely no experience posing? We belief in hiring top professionals for two reasons. They are on-time, and make for much better pictures. They are fun to work with. Just like our instructors, we pay the highest rates in town for our models. And it shows in the pictures our students get...
  

• Small classes. Unlike the competition that takes up to 20+ students, most VPW classes are significantly smaller, allowing for greater student teacher interaction and one-on-one attention.
  

• We build photographic community. We don't just teach photography, we practice it every day. We blog about it. We have the largest and most active Facebook and Twitter communities of any teaching facility in town. We support and sponsor local non-profit photography groups like meetup.com and the Vancouver Photo Marathon.

• We know what is happening in photography, right now! No darkrooms need apply. We offer training in the latest digital photography trends and techniques. Our courses haven't been written 10 years ago. We know what that button on your new digital camera does!
  

• We offer the greatest variety of courses and workshops in town. From 2 hour evening seminars to our Master Series Workshops, you're sure to find something interesting.

• We are open Sundays! In fact, we belief that's a great day to do (and learn about) photography. But don't worry, we're open the rest of the week, too...

Here's a small list of instructors who will be in attendance at this Open House Event. In total, there will be more than 10 instructors present.

Read Syx's Biography

Read Mary's Biography

 

Read Marc's Biography

Please choose your instructor and workshop date from the registration table below.